I love podcasts. I enjoy listening to them while I cut fabric, tidy up the kitchen, fold clothes and bake cakes. And ever since I got an iPhone, podcasts make the trips on foot to and from Rodrigo's nursery (1 km to get there, another one to come back... and then yet another one to collect him and the last km to get home) a lot less monotonous.

A BBC Radio 4 programme that offers a female perspective on the world. All matters of subjects are discussed: politics, economy, literature, cookery, popular culture... Utterly British and absolutely unmissable. The archives are really worth exploring.

Another BBC radio show. This one asks guests which 8 pieces of music they would take with them in the event of one day getting stuck on a desert island. The answers are so interesting because they tend to point out important moments in the interviewees' lives. Amongst others, I loved listening to Emma Thompson's choices and I enjoyed learning more about Cath Kidston's path.

I think this was the first podcast about craft personalities that I ever listened to (back in 2006?). The interviews are long and extremely detailed, which makes them super interesting — again, dig into the archives... you won't regret it.

When I think about this podcast I immediately remember the rain hitting the window of our spacious yet sombre study in England... I listened to all the episodes in 2010/2011, when I was fascinated by our garden and still had some free time in my hands (i.e. before Rodrigo was born). As the title says, it's a podcast about alternative kitchen gardens. The host is a very nice English girl.

I also love watching videos online but that will be the subject of another post.

What about you, do you listen to podcasts? Tell me about your favourite ones in the comment section below!

Hey,I'm new to podcasts. I subscribed to BBC Radio 4 and to CNN Radio News Day about a month ago. Both are news radios. I prefer BBC to CNN for more objective news coverage. CNN sounds entertaining and less serious. I might try one of your favorites soon. Thanks!